St. Mary's

The Byzantine Catholic Churches Of Youngstown's West side

356 S. Belle Vista Ave. Youngstown, Ohio 44509

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Rectory 330-799-8163 Center 330-792-1578 Fax 330-793-5360 Convent 330-757-9186 website saintmarysbyz.coln Served by Fr. Richard Lambert

May 1, 2016 Page 189

SUNDAY OF THE MAN BORN BLIND SAT. 5:00 p.m. +Louis Wallace by The Turjanica Family SUN 10:30 a.m +Health & Blessings of Parishioners

MON. 11:00 a.m. No Liturgy

TUE 11:00 a.m. +John Bresko by Mrs. Dorothy Brown

WED. 11:00 a.m. No Liturgy

THU, ASCENSION OF OUR LORD Holy Day of Obligation

11:00 a.m. +Josephine Hrina by Mr. Dave Muransky Page 191

FRI. 11:00 a.m.

SUNDAY OF THE

SAT. 5:00 p.m. SUN. 10:30 a.m

Health & Blessings of Rosary Society Members

FATHERS OF FIRST ECUMENICAL COUNCIL MOTHER'S DAY

Living & Deceased Mothers Living & Deceased Mothers

St. George 1726 Canfield Road, Youngstown, Ohio 44511

MAN BORN BLIND Page 189 +Louis East by Mrs. Elsie Kostyo

May 8, 2016 Page 196

SUNDAY OF THE May 1 9:00 a.m.

May 5 4:30 p.m.

SUNDAY OF THE

May 8 9:00 a.m

ASCENSION OF OUR LORD Holy Day of Obligation Health & Blessings of Parishioners

FATHERS OF FIRST ECUMENICAL COUNCIL MOTHER'S DAY Page 196

Living & Deceased Mothers

Page 191

SUNDAY OF THE MAN BORN BLIND

On his way to the temple of Jerusalem, Jesus met a man born blind and miraculously restored his sight. The Gospel of this Sunday gives a detailed account of the whole incident. The liturgy properly evaluates the various details of this great miracle. First, here is the story:

"Passing through the Temple, Jesus saw a man who and been blind since birth. He had compassion on him and put clay on his eyes, then said to him: Go to the pool of Siloe, and wash! And as he washed, his sight was restored, and he proclaimed the glory of God. But his relatives said to him: "who opened thine eyes that no living creature can heal?" And he answered them saying, "A man named Jesus. He told me to go and wash in the pool of Silo, and now I can

see. He is truly Christ, the Messiah, of whom Moses wrote in the Law. He is the Savior of our souls."

The Jews believed that this man's blindness was God's punishment for some sin. They forgot that man's troubles are not always punishments. To see sin behind every trouble is superficial, even bad theology. Sufferings are sometimes sent to us in order that "the works of God should be made manifest." The liturgy understands this, but it also speaks of the spiritual blindness which is an even greater tragedy, so we ask God in the words of the liturgy to be saved from this deeper blindness: "With eyes spiritually blind I come to You, O Christ, and like the man who was blind since birth I cry out to You with repentance." " To those who are in the darkness, You are the shining light. And again: "Enlighten, 0 Lord, my spiritual eyes made blind by the gloom of sin. Anoint them, 0 compassionate One, with humility. Wash them with the tears of repentance."

ASCENSION OF OUR LORD The Scriptural descriptions which serve as basis for the icon illustration of the Feast of The

Ascension of or Lord are rather sparse. The Gospel of Mark states that: "The Lord, Jesus was taken up into heaven and took His seat at God's right hand." In the Gospel of Luke we learn that the Ascension took place in Bethany, that Christ has His hand upraised and blessing the Disciples. He was lifted up before their eyes in a cloud which took Him from their sight.

The Byzantine liturgical hymn sums up the Feast: "You descended from heaven to earth, 0 Christ, and by Your

Ascension You wondrously raised up the race of Adam which had been lying in the depths of the prison of Hades. And having taken our nature back to heaven, You seated it with You on the Father's throne because of Your mercy and love for all."

St. Mary's. Apr. 24, 2016 Offertory.... $1,194.00

St. George...Apr. 24, 2016 Offertory.....$1,646.00

SOCIAL GAMES Are you looking for an evening out with a great group of folks and also the chance to walk out with XTRA CASH in your pocket??? Look no further... stop by here every Sun & Wed. at 6:45 p.m. We are sure you will have a GREAT TIME!! We are playing a NEW PROGRESSIVE PIGGY GAME AS WELL AS A HOG GAME. Come check us out!! AND MAYBE YOU WILL BE THE LUCKY ONE TO WALK OUT WITH THE EXTRA CASH .f Hope to see you here.

SAFE ENVIRONMENT WORKSHOP

An informational workshop is being sponsored by The Archeparchy of Pittsburgh ...for the protection of children, statistics and ongoing concerns, child abuse definitions and responses, prevention measures, tips for Parents, guardians, and Internet safety. All clergy, employees, staff,

catechist, parents, youth leaders, volunteers, and parishioners are encouraged to attend this workshop. The one in our area will be held May 21, 2016 10-11:30 a.m at St. Michael

Church, Campbell. Admission is free. Visit website at www.archpitt.org or call our office to register.

SHRINE OF OUR LADY COMFORTER OF

AFFLICTED The Shrine at 517 S. Belle Vista is holding a fundraiser Raffle May 8th at 1:00 p.m. PRIZE: 65" Samsung TV. Winner need not be present. Tickets $1.00 ea. Or six for $5.00 may be purchased every day before and after Noon Mass, weekends, or at the office from 9:30 -2:30p.m. Closed Wed.

BINGO FUNDRAISER GC.U. Lodge #164 & St. Mary's are sponsoring a Fundraiser on May 8th, MOTHER'S DAY to benefit: The Rescue Mission, The St. Vincent DePaul Society Kitchen, & The Beatitude House of the Tri-County area. Come join in the Fun and help SUPPORT OUR LOCAL CHARITIES!! DOORS OPEN 4:15 p.m. Bingo starts at 6:45 p.m.

AMERICAN FLAGS As you are all aware we fly a Flag every day of the year and they do get worn out. If you have a Flag that you are not using please consider donating it to the Church. ALSO...If you have a worn or torn Flag and need to dispose of it please bring it to the Church and leave in the vestibule. Bill Kovachik will dispose of it properly for you.